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$74,123$119 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 74How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

278 CHESTNUT DR

GALAX, VA 24333
2
Beds
5
Baths
624 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$74K
$55K low$93K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$652 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$70,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$70,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyGALAX CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.52
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Galax Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Galax High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Galax Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi

District: Galax City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24333These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,917
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,318
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,584
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

278 Chestnut Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 93% of homes in Galax city County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Galax 24333
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Galax city County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Galax 24333

What homes are worth in Galax 24333

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$36K$582K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Galax 24333.

How it measures up in Galax 24333

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Galax 24333.

Estimated value$74,123
CheaperTypical $183,601Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$119
CheaperTypical $128Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area624 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,342 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.89 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 278 Chestnut Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalax 24333Galax city County
Estimated valuepricier than$74,12311% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11942% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than624 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.52 ac32% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than19308% of homes8% of homes

About 278 Chestnut Dr

How much is 278 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA is $74,123 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $54,820 to $93,426. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA last sell?

278 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA last sold on Dec 27, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA?

278 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA has 2 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 624 square feet of living space and a 0.52-acre lot.

When was 278 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA built?

278 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA?

278 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA is assigned to Galax Middle School (middle), rated B-; Galax High School (high), rated B-; Galax Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Galax City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA compare to other homes in Galax 24333?

Among the 7,138 homes in Galax 24333, it is worth more than 11% of them ($74,123 against a typical $183,601), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($119 against a typical $128), it is bigger than 2% of them (624 ft² against a typical 1,342 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.52 ac against a typical 0.89 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1930 against a typical 1967). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 278 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA was $652. The county assessed it at $70,900.

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